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Top stock-picking secrets and strategies to help beat the market.

Top stock-picking secrets and strategies to help beat the market.

Earnings Outlook Remains Very Strong: A Closer Look

We get into the heart of the Q1 earnings season this upcoming week, with 90 S&P 500 members on the docket. The line-up represents a cross-section of all sectors, ranging from blue-chip operators, consumer finance companies, and Tech players.

We get into the heart of the Q1 earnings season this upcoming week, with 90 S&P 500 members on the docket. The line-up represents a cross-section of all sectors, ranging from blue-chip operators, consumer finance companies, and Tech players.

Q1 Earnings Growth on Track to Be Highest in 4 Years

We discuss the evolving earnings picture in light of early results from the likes of Delta Air Lines (DAL), JPMorgan (JPM) and others.

We discuss the evolving earnings picture in light of early results from the likes of Delta Air Lines (DAL), JPMorgan (JPM) and others.

Stocks Break Out to New Highs: 3 AI Leaders to Buy Now

Nebius Group, Bloom Energy and Nvidia shares are near, or already pushing new highs amid renewed stock market strength.

Nebius Group, Bloom Energy and Nvidia shares are near, or already pushing new highs amid renewed stock market strength.

Best Stocks to Buy Now Before Earnings and Hold Forever: GEV, VRT

Investors should consider buying two of the best buy-and-hold stocks on Wall Street heading into their quarterly earnings releases during the week of April 20: GEV, VRT.

Investors should consider buying two of the best buy-and-hold stocks on Wall Street heading into their quarterly earnings releases during the week of April 20: GEV, VRT.

Top Analyst Reports for Microsoft, AbbVie & BHP

Microsoft rides AI and Azure growth, but slowing cloud guidance, capacity limits, and rising competition cast a shadow on its momentum.

Microsoft rides AI and Azure growth, but slowing cloud guidance, capacity limits, and rising competition cast a shadow on its momentum.

Will Broadcom-Meta Extended AI-Chip Partnership Fuel Tech ETFs?

Broadcom's expanded AI chip pact with Meta through 2029 boosts its AI ambitions and spotlights ETFs like IGM for diversified exposure to the trend.

Broadcom's expanded AI chip pact with Meta through 2029 boosts its AI ambitions and spotlights ETFs like IGM for diversified exposure to the trend.

Tesla's Earnings: Why the Stock Is Poised for a Sharp Turnaround

Early data on Cybercab development along with tangible updates for Optimus could spark renewed enthusiasm, according to Zacks Strategist Bryan Hayes.

Early data on Cybercab development along with tangible updates for Optimus could spark renewed enthusiasm, according to Zacks Strategist Bryan Hayes.

Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for April 2026

Here are the most promising quantum computing stocks, each with unique technologies and growth paths.

Here are the most promising quantum computing stocks, each with unique technologies and growth paths.

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Reported Earnings Surprises

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Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
ALLY 07:07 0.93 1.11 +19.35
PBAM 08:01 1.75 2.07 +18.29
ERIC 02:12 0.11 0.13 +18.18
CHMG 08:31 1.63 1.91 +17.18
ALV 06:03 1.77 2.05 +15.82

EPS Positive Surprises for Apr 17, 2026

Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
BMI 08:30 1.20 0.93 -22.50
FITB 06:30 0.84 0.83 -1.19

EPS Negative Surprises for Apr 17, 2026

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Symbol ESP Most Accurate Estimate Consensus Estimate
T 2.96% 0.57 0.55
UNH 2.77% 6.65 6.48
CLF 1.58% -0.44 -0.44
MMM 0.32% 2.02 2.02

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